Time Does Not Exist: WINNDance is giving great dancers a second act
For dancers over 40, retirement is close. A new company, WINNDance, is challenging that assumption.
Alessandra Ferri
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American Ballet Theatre announces 2026 Fall Season and 2027 Spring Season at The David H. Koch Theater
American Ballet Theatre’s two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater in 2026-2027 were announced by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.
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Review: Les Étoiles in Milan – staging galas is not for the faint-hearted
Graham Spicer sees the Milanese edition of Daniele Cipriani’s Les Étoiles gala and enjoyed its varied offerings, with Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont stepping in at the last minute.
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Royal Ballet and Opera unveils new stage curtains during special Gala performance
On 14 May, after 3 decades and tens of thousands of performances, the Royal Ballet and Opera unveils its new stage curtains as part of a Gala performance.
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Review: Lauren Cuthbertson in Woolf Works – A Sublime Return
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the exquisite Lauren Cuthbertson’s return to the stage in Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works with The Royal Ballet.
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Gary Avis retires from The Royal Ballet
The Royal Ballet has announced the retirement of Gary Avis from his position as both Principal Character Artist and Senior Répétiteur.
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Interview: Alessandra Ferri – we are capable of tapping into things that are higher than ourselves
Having just started as director of the Vienna State Ballet, ballerina Alessandra Ferri talks about where she is now.
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Review: Gala Mario Porcile at the Nervi Festival – international stars in a refined programme
Graham Spicer sees Gala Mario Porcile at the Nervi Festival, with dancers from The Royal Ballet, Hamburg, Dutch and Bavarian State Ballet companies, and ABT.
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Review: La Scala Ballet in Pierre Lacotte’s Paquita – a triumph for Nicoletta Manni
Graham Spicer sees Paquita at La Scala – a tribute to choreographer Pierre Lacotte, who died in 2023, but it was Nicoletta Manni’s night.
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Interview: Roberto Bolle turns 50
Today is Roberto Bolle’s 50th birthday and for the occasion we have published online my interview with him for Dancing Times magazine.
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Interview: Manuel Legris leaves La Scala’s ballet company in its best shape ever
Manuel Legris leaves his post as director of La Scala Ballet and we look back to the moment he took over in 2020.
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Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
An interview with two of the Ballet of La Scala’s most familiar faces, Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1.
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books | dance | music & opera
Books: Amici della Scala celebrates Italy’s theatre designers – Luciano Damiani, Anna Anni, Gabriella Pescucci, Franca Squarciapino, Luisa Spinatelli
Amici della Scala has published an annual collection of books on La Scala’s designers for more than 20 years. The new collection features Luciano Damiani and others.
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The Fonteyn 2024 – the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition “an evening, jam-packed with quality dancing”
Matthew Paluch sees The Margot Fonteyn Ballet Competition: “seeing young people flourish because of their own hard work and dedication will never tire.”
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Interview: Roberto Bolle on turning 50 – I want to bring all those years to the stage
Next year Roberto Bolle turns 50: “The milestone of 50 eventually becomes a point of pride, the pride of saying how old I am, and to bring those years to the stage.”
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Review: 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Programme B
Matthew Paluch sees the Programme B gala at the 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo with 33 of the world’s top dancers.
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Review: 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Programme A
Matthew Paluch sees the Programme A gala at the 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo with 33 of the world’s top dancers.
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[Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
Gala Fracci at La Scala has reached its third edition – an annual gala dedicated to the great Italian ballerina Carla Fracci who died in 2021.
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New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works highlights American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
ABT’s Summer Season – from 18 June until 20 July 2024 – features New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works.
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[Review] Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé ‘infectious and genuine’ in The Royal Ballet’s Manon
Manon has turned 50! Well actually 293… but what better way to celebrate a big birthday than a season of shows at your favourite venue – the Royal Opera House.
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New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer season will feature the New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works with Alessandra Ferri.
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The Carla Fracci film “Codice Carla” (The Carla Code) opens in cinemas
The prominent Italian cinema director Daniele Lucchetti has produced Codice Carla (The Carla Code), a documentary on Carla Fracci in cinemas from tomorrow.
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[Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
Jann Parry sees The Limit with The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell – “marvellous movers, but the production’s premise is perverse.”
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Alessandra Ferri is the new director of the Vienna State Ballet
Alessandra Ferri will become the new director of the Wiener Staatsballett – the Vienna State Opera ballet company – from 1 September 2025.
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[Review] David Moore and Rocio Aleman as Romeo and Juliet with Stuttgart Ballet
Matthew Paluch sees John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet with the Stuttgart Ballet – “I haven’t heard or felt applause like that for quite a while.”
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Casting announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 18–29 was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.
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American Ballet Theatre announces 2023 Fall Season in New York
Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced American Ballet Theatre’s Fall season programming today. The season will run from 18–29 October with three programmes.
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[Review] Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in Alma – this review could be two words long: Holy $#!+
A flamenco show encapsulating the essence of its history and culture in a fresh, contemporary take, led by an artist who both defines, and transcends the genre.
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English National Ballet promotions and joiners for the 2023/2024 season
Aaron S Watkin, Artistic Director Designate of English National Ballet has announced promotions together with joiners for the 2023/2024 season.
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[Review] The second annual Gala Fracci at La Scala
A varied gala at La Scala to celebrate Carla Fracci who died 2 years ago. Roberto Bolle, Alessandra Ferri and other Italian guests joined the company.
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